Project Manager
Zimmerman Associates, Inc. - Bethesda, MD
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Position SummaryDynamic Business Group, Inc. (DBG), in collaboration with Zimmerman Associates, Inc. (ZAI), is seeking a Project Manager to provide leadership and oversight for the Collection Maintenance and Reformatting Contract within the Preservation and Collection Management Unit at NLM, NIH. The incumbent will manage a team of librarians, library technicians, and library clerks, ensuring the effective execution of daily operations, collection maintenance activities, shelving and retrieval, bibliographic record management, and preservation of NLM collections. This role requires strong supervisory skills, technical expertise in bibliographic data management, and proven experience in analog-to-digital reformatting projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, supervise, and evaluate professional and paraprofessional staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.Oversee daily operations of collection maintenance and reformatting projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and contractual requirements.Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive quality assurance program; conduct quality control reviews on all work performed by contractor staff.Manage bibliographic data activities, including interpreting bibliographic data elements and maintaining accurate records in an integrated library system (ILS).Supervise collection maintenance activities, including:Shelving and retrieval of collection itemsBook and journal binding and repairCollection inventory and shiftingEnsuring accuracy of bibliographic recordsDirect analog-to-digital reformatting projects, including:Preparing collection materials for reformattingScanning, digitizing, and performing quality assurance on materialsSupervising staff responsible for quality assurance on reformatting projectsEnsure compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and federal guidelines.Required QualificationsMaster of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree or equivalent experience in library science.Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or project management experience.Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in:Bibliographic data management within an integrated library systemCollection maintenance activitiesAnalog-to-digital reformatting projects, including scanning and quality assuranceDemonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage diverse teams effectively.Preferred QualificationsStrong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skillsAttention to detail with a focus on quality control and process improvementWork EnvironmentThis position involves collaboration with library staff and contractor personnel to meet project objectives and deliverables on time and to the highest quality standards.BenefitsVacation accrued annually (10 days / 2 weeks)Sick leave (7 days per year)Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage401(k) retirement planPDN-a06baebf-a724-4c34-adc8-7d8a78513207
Created: 2025-11-24